Chapter 199

"Alright, Mr. Morgan, your IV drip has been changed. I'll leave now. Just ring the bell if you need anything," the nurse said to Cameron, who was lost in thought. Cameron let out a deep breath. His heart was anything but calm. Could it be that Laura intentionally created a facade of indifference toward him? But... why would she do that? She didn't need to go through so much trouble if she wanted to appear aloof. She could have just avoided him altogether. Yet, she repeatedly sought him out, said tender words to him, and made gestures of intimacy that only former lovers would do. And if it was just to alleviate guilt, Laura shouldn't have cried alone and left without a word. What could be her hidden agenda? Cameron was perplexed, his mind filled with turmoil. "Cameron, what's wrong?" A soft voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts. Cameron's gaze focused. He realized that Dakota had returned with a large bowl of steaming porridge. "Nothing, I was just lost in thought."